Been eating at Arizona for decades.. it's been around 2 years since my last visit. So I was really looking forward to breakfast. Huevos Rancheros were excellent as always .. This place is always on point.. it's a little pricey at $19 Bidennomics hit every thing on the menu. Overall still the best Chili Verde in town .. just wish I could have afforded the Chile rellino that I normally get with this dish .. Vote Trump so we can eat the way we used to!! Make Mexican food inexpensive again!! Trump 2024 read more

Tried this placed based off of works of mouth. I'll start with what I liked about this place. Not much to look at from the street but, once you step inside the door, a lovely scene that reminds me of an old time cantina. For the age of the building and the area, the dining room was very well kept and very pleasant to be seated in. There were plenty of Chile verde dishes, so I'm assuming that's a staple of the cafè. I didn't have that, I went with the Chilaquiles instead. I've never had red variety so, first time. They were delicious and a decent portion. Now, the service fell short. This was my buddy and I's first time there. Customer service was lacking, unless you're a regular that is. I believe the servers need a refresher in hospitality because, while having regulars is great, I believe making first tunes WANT to return is just as important and I honestly don't feel I'd like to. read more

Place is smal but the food is delicious. Authentic Mexican food. Hard to find places like this. Chile verde is delicious and very tender. Highly recommend it. read more

Can't say enough about this place. Been coming here since I was a kid growing up in the area. I love the menudo here. The staff is always welcoming and the place clean as can be. Arizona Cafe serves authentic Mexican food. read more

I've lived in Bakersfield for 40 yrs and never tried this place. This is the best Mexican breakfast spot in town! Service was perfect and the inside is old school original. read more

Food was delicious the portions for the price was not great. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant, a little too crowded but would come again. read more

Arizona Cafe - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Absolute favorite chile Rellanos! We drive from Fresno to Bakersfield to have them. Service is great too.

This establishment has been an icon for many years. I remember as a kid in the 70s going here and and loving the authentic taste of the refried beans, to the spicy but delicious chili verde. It's been a kitty over 15 years since I've been back. I met the family here yesterday and surprisingly it hasn't change much. The food was still authentic and delicious. It is a little establishment in the middle of old Baker St. You're lucky to get close parking and if you don't, walking past the homeless and dirty streets can be a deterrent but once you enter Arizona Cafe the crowd and pack dining room proves to you that it's worth your time. You might have a little wait depending on day and time but if you're in to homemade style Mexican food this restaurant is definitely for you. read more

Arizona Cafe - Huevos Rancheros with pinto beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The food, especially the service, & the ambiance was excellent in every way. We had to take the leftovers home with us and the Bloody Mary was on point . read more

Was recommended to cone by for their chili Vedra by a local. Location is in a not so good area. It's a local favorite so we felt safe. It's a small venue a little stuffy inside and the small of moldy wet rags was strong sitting at the bar. We noticed a red bucket sitting near the cup cleaning station. Not good that's a big no no pre health department. Food: OMG DELICIOUS perfect on point flavor. I love the rice and the beans. Yes truly Mexican style, the chili Vedre is perfect, different from what yoir typical Mexican restaurant has, this is what you want thou. Love it and will return. read more

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I love the chilaquiles here. It's a little hole in the wall in a very hidden part of old town kern. The ambience is nice and relaxing. It's always popular for lunch. Make sure you're aware of this. You won't regret eating here. read more

Been hearing about this place for a very long time and kept saying we were going to go and never did. Heard the restaurant name again and said we are going, period! Sure have done it a long time ago, food was good. I had the crunchy Shredded Beef Taco. They are famous for their Chile Verde so my Daughter ordered it. It comes with rice and beans and flour or corn tortillas. It was spicy, and she isn't big on spicy things but she said it was very good and managed to eat it. SHe put the meat on the flour tortilla along with rice and beans and she said it wasn't as spicy that way. On the refrieded beans there was so much cheese taking, it was great. Chips and salsa very tasty too. We will be back. read more

Arizona Cafe - Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos with Rice, Beans - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Hadn't been here in a very long time and was craving some chilaquiles. They definitely have some good chilaquiles! And the eggs were cooked over medium to perfection, as i ordered them. My companions ordered the crispy tacos and the cheese enchiladas. Both of those were good! Their salsa definitely needs some heat, and even some flavor. But i know that a lot of people like it. It's super mild for my liking. Arizona cafe is known for their Chile verde and has some of the best Mexican rice I've ever had. In the past, I've tried the chili rellenos and i have to say, it's definitely my least favorite. But this place is an old Bakersfield gem and been here for a long time! read more

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They really need to make some renovations. The place looks like it's never been cleaned before. The food is mediocre.

Great food. Bustling and busy, food was delicious and service even better. We ordered pork and sauce , chile verde, menudo and a breakfast plate. Very pleased read more

This place deserves a better rating than what's on here. Chile verde is on fire and juevos rancheros is delicious. You can not really go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

We have been coming here for years. Even though it's in the middle of skid row. I always have had good service and excellent food, until this time. After we were served our drinks the server casually asked if we wanted chips and salsa. We got a half of basket of crumbs small pieces of chips. Now the good part, my plate came out and was enough to make you puke !!! I ordered one cheese and one ground beef enchiladas with no rice. I got a half plate of beans and a pile of rice. At the edge of the plate we're two dry cheese enchiladas stuck together covered in a dry sticky black stuff. I called the server and asked what this shit was and she said what the red sauce ? I asked her what red sauce ? We discussed the plate and after I told her to take it away she said your right it doesn't look good. It looked like some leftover or something someone else sent back. I'm done ! No use smelling piss and puke on the sidewalk only to get garbage that the homeless wouldn't eat inside. read more

This place never disappoints. Excellent service and always attentive. For it being as busy as it is, it is very clean. I had the Chilaquiles which came with potatoes and beans. Everything was delicious and great flavor. Definitely recommend. read more

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I've been going to "The AZ" for years! Why am I just now giving them a review? Lol! I've tried many items on the menu but I seem to always go back to my favorite: chilaquiles. Eat that with a michelada- you're a happy camper! Highly recommended! read more

Arizona Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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The food the workers the ambiance is so very home. I recommend eating here- My all time favorite!

really enjoy going here with the family. the food is authentic and delicious. love the chilaquiles and papa con chorizo plate. goodtimes!

Don't let this little hole in the wall on the wrong side of town scare you away. This is probably the best authentic Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield. Their half and half is the best! Their rice and beans are the best in town. Their chorizo and papas are really good. The salsa is really good too. Sometimes their service can be off, only because they are busy. But the service is always friendly. read more

I'm definitely going back to this spot. Food is delicious, good customer service and fair prices. read more

This place never disappoints. Great food and great service, even for the Gringos. Arizona Cafe has been serving Mexican Food ever since I can remember. I had the Carne Guisada half plate. I am slowing down so the half plate really filled me up. I only managed to eat one of the three delicious flour tortillas that came with it. My wife couldn't leave the other tortillas on the table. She ate them both even though she couldn't finish her enchilada plate. My thanks to everyone who works here making the place an iconic Bakersfield establishment. read more

This is the true definition of a hole-in-the-wall. Not the best spot in town and the area is a bit on the wild side BUT man the food is GOOD! So if you order the Chile verde, don't expect the typical Chile verde at other places, this Chile verde is red but the flavor is unmatchable with anything in town. Reminds me of a good home cooked meal while visiting family in Mexico. Authentic as it gets. The menudo had great flavor and the tripe was super clean. Chilaquilles we're the bomb too! The waitress were super nice and kept their cool during the rush. Didn't have to wait to long to be seated. Plenty of counter space. And when you arrive, you write ur own name on the waiting list. Really enjoyed this place. read more

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I was introduce this cafe by my mom, she was the one who heard of it first. I love it! Definitely a hidden gem! Authentic Mexican food and the service is amazing. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Arizona.... Food is great prices are obscene! $18.00 for a two item Combe.... Get serious or I guess you are! San Francisco prices on Baker Street in Bakersfield??? Smoke if you got 'em gentleman! read more

I can offer no excuse for not having contributed a review about what has been one of my favorite restaurants since I moved to this town 32 years ago. The Arizona Cafe on Baker Street. The food is the best and for me this place takes me back to the early fifties when I was a kid growing up on a farm outside of Modesto Ca. and on rare occasions would get to eat food that wasn't prepared by my mother. The first time I experienced this place I had just moved from Roseville Ca. where I had been working as a brakeman for Southern Pacific RR. The first time I got called for an afternoon yard switch engine at the old depot I asked a co-worker where was a good place close by to get something to eat. He told me just up Baker at the Arizona Cafe. I had the best bowl of Albondigas that I had ever thought were possible. And then I had a Chile Relleno as a chaser. Unforgettable. I didn't go there during the plague years ( 2020-2021 ). Unfortunately Arizona Cafe is only open till 2:00 pm now so going there for dinner is not an option. The food however is just as good as it was when I first went there in the spring of 1991. I hope it never closes because it is truly a Bakersfield treasure. read more

The food was pretty good, I love the chilaquiles. so authentic almost as good as my grandmas. But best of all my server was amazing. I don't know her name but she was really hustling! She deserves a RAISE! read more

My first time ever at the Arizona Cafe and everything was good. Menudo was good, chilaquiles with Chila Verde were good. Had to try a Michelada while we were waiting for our food and we were not disappointed. Service was great and kept checking in with us. Place was packed so early in the morning but worth the wait. Tried 3 different plates and all were good with no complaints. Yes, the location is in a rough area, but everywhere in Bakersfield is a rough area now a days. They've been here 70 years and the food is worth it. Don't let the area stop you from stopping by. I recommend it and will go back. read more

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Let's start with the pluses: great fast efficient service, immediate seating, hot chips, salsa may be thin but had flavor, I liked the refried beans, enchilada sauce was homemade, bar, lots of character, free street parking, small menu but that is ok. Things to work on: got the chicken enchiladas and it was full of real shredded chicken but it was dry, what ever sauce was on the outside and it was soaked up by tortillas I craved more of the tasty sauce in and out. They did give you a bowl of a sauce that I liked but it was not hot so it helped with dryness but not temperature of enchiladas. Rice was awful it was broken dry and tasteless while being mushy. 2 enchiladas plus a beer was $16. Will come back some day and try a speciality but there are better places. read more

Best damn Chili Verde ever anywhere. I like the pork on the bone and I chose the whole beans. I have been eating there for 42 years when the original ole man owned and ran it. I don't know what their secret is but to me it's the best taste around. I never waiver, I get Chili Verde EVERY time. read more

Another one of "Bakerfield Best Kept Secrets" I've been eating here since I was a kid, There's nothing on the menu you can order and go wrong. EVERYHTING is homemade and perfection...Like your mama made!!! read more

Arizona Cafe - Bone in chili verde - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Always come here for the delicious chilaquiles. The staff is awesome and attentive. Never disappoints

This place needs a Bigger location for sure! Each time i have gone is super busy. They do move quickly. We usually sit at the bar, and have our food there. My fav is the chillaquiles! I go here at least twice a month, this sauce they give you on the side is amazing! Only con is that the coffee creamer is different compared to last year but still good. The family vibes is all through this place, You can tell soo much culture is behind running this place. Music plays while you eat. Servers are very attentive. Try it out! you wont regret it! read more

Being friends with strong ties to that culture, I've been told this is authentic Mexican food. I agree that I never had a bad meal. You have to be ready for the Chile Verde as it is not the normal or typical you usually see in the mainstream Mexican food places. This style Chile Verde has the rib still attached along with pieces of the marrow. I love it think its the best in town. At times it can be pretty darn hot and cause beads of sweat to form on your forehead. The place is clean for hole in the wall standards but be prepared for the surroundings neighborhood. The homeless shelter is within two blocks and the element can be leary at times. Just be aware of your surroundings and all should be fine. read more

This is a little Mexican restaurant located in old town Bakersfield. The prices here are good the portion sizes are not to big so if you are hungry I suggest you order yourself two items from their menu to fill yourself up. They give you complimentary chips and salsa the salsa dosen't have to much flavor to it but it's ok for my meal I ordered a wet Burrito its was ok I have had better. For my drink I ordered a margarita on the rocks it could have been stronger. If you want to have a light breakfast lunch or dinner go and check them out. read more

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Never disappoint...great food and great service. Chile verde like always, delicious!! My daughter had Chile rellenos amd said it was great also. read more

Very good food and atmosphere. Our waitress was very good and helpful with some non-restaurant questions. It's a very busy restaurant with good Mexican food. read more

Best Menudo around. Staff was very friendly. Go early cause it gets busy. We went at 8:45. Place was packed by 9:15! A little pricey, but worth it! read more